Back to the Beach Live local music, food and drinks, a car show, fun run/walk, motorcycle rally, arts and crafts booths. Admission: $10 adults, $4 children under 12, and $8 students with ID. End of Williams Boulevard, Laketown, Kenner, 504.836.2205 or e-mail angelap@saveourlake.org.

New Orleans Oyster Festival Oyster competitions including the Acme Oyster Eating Contest, the P and J Oyster Shucking Competition and the New Orleans Fish House Largest Oyster Contest. Proceeds from the festival support the Louisiana oyster community, fishers and their families, and security for the 8th District Police Department. Admission: Free. Woldenberg Park, 504.835.6410.

Church Point Buggy Festival Cajun music, horse-drawn carriage parade, food and rides. The Grand Buggy Parade is Sunday at 12:30. City Park, East Lougarre Street, Church Point, 337.684.2739.

The Day the War Stopped For the 150th anniversary of the surrender of Port Hudson, a festival in St. Francisville features graveside histories, historic presentations, performances and re-enactments, a concert, candlelight tours and more. Downtown St. Francisville.

Uplifting the Coast Festival Louisiana music, featuring 12 bands in two days, vendors, a silent auction and food to support coastal restoration efforts for Grand Isle and the surrounding coast. No ice chests. See the website for the band schedule. Admission: Free. Baton Rouge Fairgrounds, 16072 Airline Highway, Baton Rouge, 225.268.4254.

Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival Two stages of Cajun and zydeco music, dancing, a large arts market and seafood vendors. No outside food or beverages. Chairs OK. Held in conjunction with the Creole Tomato Festival. Visit the website for the music lineup. The festival is presented by the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation. Admission: Free. Old U.S. Mint, 400 Esplanade Ave, 504.558.6100.

Freedom Fest 2013 Live music, cardboard boat race, canoe race, rock walls, fun jumps, sports, magic show, games and more children’s activities, a cook-off and a large fireworks display to close out the night. A military wall honors area veterans. Admission: $5 (free for children 5 and younger). Downtown Lake Arthur, 337.329.3300, e-mail info@lakearthurfestivals.com.

Erath Fourth of July Celebration An old-fashioned street fair with carnival rides, food, a Queen’s pageant, parade and fireworks. Live entertainment on July 3 and 4. Admission: Free. Downtown Erath, 337.937.5585.